School Affiliation:
University of the Philippines Mindanao
College of Science and Mathematics
Brgy. Mintal, Tugbok District 8022 Davao City, Philippines
293-0302
Home Address: #5 Cor. Maple St., Santos Cuyugan Heights, Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City
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Mobile Number/s: 0943-878-1168 | 0912-868-3534
Birthdate: 03 March 1999

I. Biography
A Food Technology student at the University of the Philippines Mindanao, Virgilio Roi Adaptar, or VR as he is fondly called, is currently pursuing his undergraduate research on probiotic delivery systems utilizing agricultural wastes. Born on the 3rd of March 1999 in Davao City, VR’s eagerness to learn and lead has driven him to maximize his skills and capabilities beyond individual satisfaction.
He spearheaded the establishment of the UP Mindanao League of Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Scholars, a student organization with a mission of bringing science closer to the people, and served as its founding president on its inaugural year. His capacity to lead was further recognized by his fellow DOST Scholars in the Davao Region and was elected as the Vice President for External Affairs of the DOST XI Regional Scholars’ Association.
Aside from his passion for science and technology, VR has embraced the systematic art of discourse–debating. He is a resident member of the UP Mindanao Debate Society and has represented the University in various Asian Parliamentary Debate and British Parliamentary Debate tournaments across the country as an adjudicator.
Through his enthusiasm on research and innovation, his love for discourse, and his advocacy on youth empowerment, VR aspires to amplify the call of highlighting the importance of sound scientific information in addressing global issues and in encouraging young people to initiate change and take up space in society.

II. Education
a. Bachelor’s degree: BS Food Technology

b. Training/Leadership Workshops
i. Unveiled: The Food Industry in Challenging Times
Philippine Women’s University-School of Food Science and Technology
October 15, 2020

ii. Deepening Civic Leadership and Humanitarianism Among Patriot Scholars Through Sectoral Initiatives in the New Normal
Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute
October 17, 2020

iii. Science Scholar Volunteerism: The New Normal in Responsive Citizenry
Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute
July 24, 2020

iv. The Filipino Patriot Scholars Project: 2-Day Scholars’ Formation Program
Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute
April 26-27, 2019

v. Tagbo 2018: Student Leaders Camp
University of the Philippines Mindanao
November 26, 2018



c. Awards
i. 10th Best Adjudicator
Kalagan Debate Open
Caraga State University
February 7-9, 2020

ii. Semi Finalist (Competing Adjudicator)
2nd Mindanao IHL Debates 2019
Philippine Red Cross-Davao City Chapter
August 9-11, 2019

iii. Grand Finalist (Competing Adjudicator)
Sinulog Debate Open
Cebu Normal University
January 25-27, 2019

iv. 1st Honorable Mention
Precious International School of Davao
Senior High School
April 2018

v. Achievement Award in Campus Journalism
Precious International School of Davao
Senior High School
April 2018



d. Projects
i. “SocMed is the Key”
DOST-SEI The Filipino Patriot Scholars Project: Sectoral Initiatives for COVID-19 (Livelihood Sector)
Project Leader
September 2020

This project is targeted towards educating start-ups, online businesses, instant entrepreneurs during the quarantine, and those who are interested to put up their online shops on how social media can be maximized and properly used for local businesses to support the livelihood of the people who were financially affected by the pandemic.

ii. The IDEYAnale Initiative
UP Mindanao League of DOST Scholars
Secretariat
March 2020

This is a scholarship help desk for students who aspire to be DOST Scholars which will guide them from getting to know the different scholarship programs of DOST, choosing the scholarship program that suits them the most, up to assisting them through the application process, and conducting tutorial and review sessions in order to prepare and guide them throughout the entire journey.


iii. Litukay 2020
UP Mindanao Debate Society and Davao City National High School
Invited Adjudicator, Organizer
January 2020

This debate workshop is a project of the UP Mindanao Debate Society to encourage the youth to engage in the systematic art of discourse, not just for tournaments but also in everyday conversations.

iv. 9th DOST XI Scholars’ Congress
Department of Science and Technology XI
Co-organizer
November 2019

The annual scholars’ congress brings together the scholars from the region in a day filled with talks and activities, emphasizing leadership and teamwork, and discussing relevant matters on the well-being of scholars and on their responsibility to their respective communities.

III. Skills and Other Area/s of Interest
When not wearing his lab coat, sitting on the panel of a debate round, or participating in volunteering activities, VR reads novels and poetry, and even attempts to write his own. He also enjoys arts and crafts.
During high school, he was also an eloquent public speaker and a keen campus journalist.
Recently, he has explored digital marketing and the power of social media for doing business online.